World Geography and Culture: Tanzania and Kenya, East Africa

Kenya

We ate Sukuma Wiki, which in Kenyan literally means “stretch the week.” I am not a fan of kale, so I wasn't sure about this dish, but I LOVED it. I got the recipe from Global Table Adventure, and I loved the way she presents the recipe.

"...First, fly to Kenya and pick up some produce at the local market..."

We also tasted Sweet Potatoes and Celery in Mung Dal (Yellow Split Peas).

Tanzania and Zanzibar

We enjoyed sampling Zanzibar Beans in Coconut Sauce. We served fish with this dish, as it is served traditionally in Tanzanian island of Zanzibar."Zanzibar, politically part of Tanzania, owes its cooking traditions more to Arab and European colonialism and to Indian traders than tot mainland East Africa." -World Food Cafe

Masai

A Masai tribesman on the edge of the Rift Valley in Tanzania.World Food Cafe by Chris and Carolyn Caldicott

Nairobi, Kenya is the biggest city. The Indian Ocean is on the coast. The highest mountain is Kilimanjaro. The biggest lake is Victoria.

books:

Papa, Do You Love Me? by Barbara M. Joosse is a story about the unconditional love between a father and a child. It is set in a Maasai village and provides a lot of information about Maasai culture through the simple story. It also has a glossary in the back of the book that gives further information about the Maasai.